Stephen J. Cannell is best known for his gritty, character-driven, and intricately plotted Shane Scully The novels follow the hard-nosed, ruggedly individual detective as he wades through the seamy underbelly of Los Angeles, interacts with quirky partners, struggles with volatile bureau politics, and devises unorthodox means for solving for grisly crimes. Cannell has a flair for crafting evocative, well-developed characters and for creating unique atmosphere full of authentic police lingo and insider views into the glamor and ugliness of show business. Start with: The Tin Collectors

Stephen J. Cannell is best known for his gritty, character-driven, and intricately plotted Shane Scully The novels follow the hard-nosed, ruggedly individual detective as he wades through the seamy underbelly of Los Angeles, interacts with quirky partners, struggles with volatile bureau politics, and devises unorthodox means for solving for grisly crimes. Cannell has a flair for crafting evocative, well-developed characters and for creating unique atmosphere full of authentic police lingo and insider views into the glamor and ugliness of show business. Start with: The Tin Collectors